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How common are weight problems?
More than 60% of American adults are overweight or obese
How are results in BMI categorsied?
Under weight, healthy weight, over weight, obese
What labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height?
There are two ranges of weight that is greater than what is considered healthy for a given height. The two ranges of weight in these circumstances are obese, and morbidly obese.
What precentage of adults are obese?
According to the CDC, about 34% of American adults are obese.
What is needed have a healthy diet?
Because if you dont have a healthy diet, you will become overweight and possibly die from obese weight
Are obese children more likely to become obese adults?
If you watch what you eat, and stay healthy - despite your parents -- you can stay away from obesity.
You and your boyfriend were talking about weight and he said you looked healthy should you be affended?
No, he means it as a compliment. It means you don't look sickly-thin or obese. Healthy is the best weight to be!
How many people are obese?
The United States of America has the highest obesity rates in the world. 64% of adults in the United States of America are overweight or obese. For information about the causes of weight gain, and obesity, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
What should a 36 year old weigh who is 5ft 10in?
A healthy BMI (Body Mass Index) for adults is between 18.5 and 24.9 (weight divided by height, squared x 703). Adults with a BMI of less than 18.5 are considered underweight. Adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Adults with a BMI of 30 or more are considered excessively overweight, or obese. For your height a healthy weight is 129-167.
Are you obese if you are 6 ft and weighs 210 pounds?
At 6 ft the healthy weight for women ranges from 144-176 lbs. and for men the healthy weight range is 160-196 lbs.
Are obese people healthy?
It is provided to any person who needs it. Body weight is irrelevant.
What is the weight when a person is declared obese?
A person is typically considered obese when their weight is significantly above the range considered healthy for their height and body type. This is usually determined by calculating their body mass index (BMI), with a BMI of 30 or higher indicating obesity.
